Okotoks Oiler's fans can get out their calanders and start circling the dates.

The 2017-18 schedule has been rleased and this year the Oilers open the preseason Tuesday August 29 when the travel to Brooks to take on the Bandits.

They host the Olds Glizzlies Saturday September 2 in their first home pre-season game.

The regular season starts Friday September 15 when the Oilers host Brooks.

the Christmas break has been shortened up.

The Oilers host the Camrose Kodiaks December 19 and return to action December 29 when they host Drumheller and then the Calgary Canucks on the 30.

The regular season wraps up Saturday March 4 at home to Canmore.